The Sleuth Kit 4.4.2 exfat Image tsk/img/img_io.c tsk_img_read Hang memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in The Sleuth Kit 4.4.2. Affected by this vulnerability is the function tsk_img_read of the file tsk/img/img_io.c of the component exfat Image Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption (Hang). This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2017-13760. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in The Sleuth Kit 4.4.2 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function tsk_img_read of the file tsk/img/img_io.c of the component exfat Image Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability (Hang). The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

In The Sleuth Kit (TSK) 4.4.2, fls hangs on a corrupt exfat image in tsk_img_read() in tsk/img/img_io.c in libtskimg.a.

The bug was discovered 08/29/2017. The weakness was disclosed 08/29/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-13760 since 08/29/2017. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 277688 (Fedora Security Update for sleuthkit (FEDORA-2018-7270b39f50)).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The entries VDB-105948, VDB-105949, VDB-118959 and VDB-118960 are pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Name: Hang
Class: Memory corruption / Hang
CWE: CWE-119
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 906
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2017-13760 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-13760
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-105952
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Created: 08/30/2017 08:59
Updated: 12/27/2022 09:34
Changes: 08/30/2017 08:59 (57), 11/11/2019 20:18 (7), 12/27/2022 09:30 (3), 12/27/2022 09:34 (1)
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